Ten Easy Steps to Buying Your Retirement Property through RetirementHomesearch

1. Search our property database to find available properties in your required area of search, or speak with one of our Property Advisors.

2. Once you have found a property you like, call the Development Manager using the telephone contact number on the property details to arrange a viewing; or speak to the Property Advisor concerned - telephone 0845 880 5560 for properties in England and Wales and 0141 248 2846 for properties in Scotland.

3. The Development Manager will arrange access to the apartment and will show you the communal areas, sharing his or her in-depth knowledge with you and answering any queries you might have about life at the Development.

4. If you would like to make an offer then call your Property Advisor who will liaise with the vendor to see whether it is acceptable.

5. Your Property Advisor will remain your point of contact throughout your search, so you will always know who to speak to and be guaranteed a friendly, personal and efficient service.

6. The team at Retirement Homesearch will monitor the sale through the solicitors acting for the respective parties to ensure a smooth transaction and will keep you advised of progress along the way.

7. When you are ready to move in, Retirement Homesearch will co-ordinate the release of keys and, where possible, arrange for the Development Manager to be there to welcome you to your new home.

8. If you cannot find exactly what you're looking for when searching our list of developments, simply register your interest and we'll let you know as soon as something becomes available.

9. Remember as each Property Advisor deals with a specific area and know their Developments extremely well, so you can always ask for advice on the type and price of properties that are likely to become available.

10. And, if you're worried about finding a buyer for your existing property, then why not ask about our Property Part-exchange scheme - designed to take the hassle out of moving.